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    Newbie getting ready for winter - Insulating? Closing down Windows?

    I raised chickens for many years in Nebraska. Chickens have feathers for warmth in the winter. My 200 laying hen house was uninsulated and not heated. The most important thing to do is make sure the water isn't frozen. They must have water. I used a chicken waterer heater and set the waterer on...
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    Cargo containers.

    Will a used cargo container make a good chicken coop. I am planning on a 8’ x 20’. Will cut out windows. Use small chicken wire for windows and install chicken wire with a door in the opening. This will make an inexpensive coop. How many Rhode Island Red laying hen can I have. Will have a...
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    Home flock

    Sorry I am looking for help.
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    Home flock

    Hello, I live in Central Florida. Instead of buying chicks every year. I want to establish a flock. I would like to have 20 layers and 200 meat chickens each year. I thinking of using Rhode Island Reds. Where are some places that I can buy quality breeding stock? After my flock is established...
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